Owner's Manual
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... , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your ignition key to START. Your engine won 't start the engine. Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine 1. The idle speed will cause your engine gets warm. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle is stopped. Shift to PARK (P) only when...
... , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your ignition key to START. Your engine won 't start the engine. Starting Your 3800 Series II V6 Engine 1. The idle speed will cause your engine gets warm. And the excessive heat can damage your vehicle is stopped. Shift to PARK (P) only when...
Owner's Manual
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Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is running. You'll know how fast you 'll need to know to let you know at a glance how your engine's rpms, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you 're going, your vehicle is designed to drive safely and economically. 5.7L V8 Engine shown, 3800 V6 Engine similar (United States shown, Canada similar) 2-84
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is running. You'll know how fast you 'll need to know to let you know at a glance how your engine's rpms, about how much fuel you have left and many other things you 're going, your vehicle is designed to drive safely and economically. 5.7L V8 Engine shown, 3800 V6 Engine similar (United States shown, Canada similar) 2-84
Owner's Manual
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... oil as soon as possible and have some other oil problem. On the 3800 V6 engine, the oil pressure should be burned. CAUTION: United States 5.7L V8 Engine shown 3800 V6 Engine similar Canada 5.7L V8 Engine shown 3800 V6 Engine similar Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is running. NOTICE: Damage...
... oil as soon as possible and have some other oil problem. On the 3800 V6 engine, the oil pressure should be burned. CAUTION: United States 5.7L V8 Engine shown 3800 V6 Engine similar Canada 5.7L V8 Engine shown 3800 V6 Engine similar Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is running. NOTICE: Damage...
Owner's Manual
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Reduced Engine Power Light (V6 Engine Only) The REDUCED ENG PWR warning light should be reduced. or speeding up than half of the tank's capacity to an authorized Pontiac dealer as soon as possible for a three-second bulb check when you first start your fuel is turned off before the gage reads full...
Reduced Engine Power Light (V6 Engine Only) The REDUCED ENG PWR warning light should be reduced. or speeding up than half of the tank's capacity to an authorized Pontiac dealer as soon as possible for a three-second bulb check when you first start your fuel is turned off before the gage reads full...
Owner's Manual
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The anti-lock system can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Here's what happens with V6 engine). If one of you. As you 're driving safely. This can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. You slam on wheel ...
The anti-lock system can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Here's what happens with V6 engine). If one of you. As you 're driving safely. This can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. You slam on wheel ...
Owner's Manual
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... Coolant to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. Remove the pressure cap. 5-16 Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine Only) NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure...
... Coolant to overheat and be severely damaged. 1. Remove the pressure cap. 5-16 Failure to follow this procedure could cause your engine to the Radiator (3800 V6 Engine Only) NOTICE: Your engine has a specific radiator fill procedure. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure...
Owner's Manual
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... damage your engine. Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle. 6-3 See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the Index. Gasoline Octane If your vehicle has the 3800 V6 engine (VIN Code K), use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy...
... damage your engine. Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle. 6-3 See "Vehicle Identification Number" in the Index. Gasoline Octane If your vehicle has the 3800 V6 engine (VIN Code K), use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a heavy...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Coolant Reservoir Battery Radiator Pressure Cap Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) F. Engine Cooling Fans H. Brake Fluid Reservoir L. Engine Oil Dipstick K. D. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped) 6-10 E. B. C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir G. Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 engine, you'll see: A.
Engine Coolant Reservoir Battery Radiator Pressure Cap Engine Oil Fill Cap Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (If Equipped) F. Engine Cooling Fans H. Brake Fluid Reservoir L. Engine Oil Dipstick K. D. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter I. Clutch Master Cylinder Reservoir (If Equipped) 6-10 E. B. C. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir G. Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood of the 3800 V6 engine, you'll see: A.
Owner's Manual
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... light appears on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. For more information on level ground. this is on the driver's side of the 3800 V6 engine compartment and on the instrument cluster, it means you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 6-12 If you need to...
... light appears on the passenger's side of the engine compartment. For more information on level ground. this is on the driver's side of the 3800 V6 engine compartment and on the instrument cluster, it means you don't, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. 6-12 If you need to...
Owner's Manual
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... the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way back in when you're through. 3800 V6 Engine 5.7L V8 Engine 6-13 If your engine has so much oil. The oil fill cap is at or below the ADD line, then you...
... the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way back in when you're through. 3800 V6 Engine 5.7L V8 Engine 6-13 If your engine has so much oil. The oil fill cap is at or below the ADD line, then you...
Owner's Manual
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These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. As shown in the chart shown previously, if you have the 3800 V6 engine, SAE 10W-30 is best for your vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. However, you can use SAE ... it's going to be colder than 60_F (16_C) before your next oil change. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. 3800 V6 Engine 6-15 However, you can use SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. As in the following chart...
These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. As shown in the chart shown previously, if you have the 3800 V6 engine, SAE 10W-30 is best for your vehicle. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. However, you can use SAE ... it's going to be colder than 60_F (16_C) before your next oil change. Do not use other viscosity oils, such as SAE 20W-50. 3800 V6 Engine 6-15 However, you can use SAE 5W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. As in the following chart...
Owner's Manual
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... run at idle for three minutes or more information on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for more . 3800 V6 Dipstick 5.7L V8 Dipstick The red transmission dipstick handle is located near the back of the engine. Then, position the shift lever in each range...
... run at idle for three minutes or more information on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for more . 3800 V6 Dipstick 5.7L V8 Dipstick The red transmission dipstick handle is located near the back of the engine. Then, position the shift lever in each range...
Owner's Manual
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... Switch Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Clutch Pedal Switch Anti-Lock Brake System Module Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electronic Throttle Control (V6 Only) Ignition Module (V6 Only), Automatic Transmission, Charcoal Canister Purge Solenoid Air Conditioning Compressor Relay, Cruise Control Switches and Module Engine Controls, Fuel Pump, ...STRTR ABS IGN PCM IGN ETC ENG CTRL Fuse and Relay Center 2 Fuse INJ-2 Usage Fuel Injectors (Not used for V6) (LH Injectors for V8 and Ignition Module) Fuel Injectors (All for V6) (RH Injectors for V8 and Ignition Module) A/C CRUISE INJ-1 ENG CTRL 6-71
... Switch Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Clutch Pedal Switch Anti-Lock Brake System Module Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Electronic Throttle Control (V6 Only) Ignition Module (V6 Only), Automatic Transmission, Charcoal Canister Purge Solenoid Air Conditioning Compressor Relay, Cruise Control Switches and Module Engine Controls, Fuel Pump, ...STRTR ABS IGN PCM IGN ETC ENG CTRL Fuse and Relay Center 2 Fuse INJ-2 Usage Fuel Injectors (Not used for V6) (LH Injectors for V8 and Ignition Module) Fuel Injectors (All for V6) (RH Injectors for V8 and Ignition Module) A/C CRUISE INJ-1 ENG CTRL 6-71
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Transmission Drain and Refill ...5.0 quarts (4.7 L) Overhaul 3800 V6 ...8.8 quarts (8.3 L) 5.7L V8 ...10.8 quarts (10.2 L) Manual Transmission Five-Speed ...3.4 quarts (3.2 L) Six-Speed ...4.0 quarts (3.8 L) 6-72 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in ...
Automatic Transmission Drain and Refill ...5.0 quarts (4.7 L) Overhaul 3800 V6 ...8.8 quarts (8.3 L) 5.7L V8 ...10.8 quarts (10.2 L) Manual Transmission Five-Speed ...3.4 quarts (3.2 L) Six-Speed ...4.0 quarts (3.8 L) 6-72 Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in ...
Owner's Manual
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... inch Gap)* Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Type ...Hook Length ...24.0 inches (60.3 cm) Engine Specifications Type VIN Engine Code K ...3800 V6 VIN Engine Code G ...5.7L V8 *ACDelcoR part number. 6-73 It is recommended that service work , you do your own service work ... adding, be performed by a qualified technician. gallons (63 L) Wheel Nut Torque ...100 lb-ft (140 N·m) All capacities are approximate. Cooling System 3800 V6 With Manual Transmission ...11.6 quarts (11.0 L) With Automatic Transmission ...11.4 quarts (10.8 L) 5.7L V8 With Manual Transmission ...11.9 quarts (11.3 ...
... inch Gap)* Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Type ...Hook Length ...24.0 inches (60.3 cm) Engine Specifications Type VIN Engine Code K ...3800 V6 VIN Engine Code G ...5.7L V8 *ACDelcoR part number. 6-73 It is recommended that service work , you do your own service work ... adding, be performed by a qualified technician. gallons (63 L) Wheel Nut Torque ...100 lb-ft (140 N·m) All capacities are approximate. Cooling System 3800 V6 With Manual Transmission ...11.6 quarts (11.0 L) With Automatic Transmission ...11.4 quarts (10.8 L) 5.7L V8 With Manual Transmission ...11.9 quarts (11.3 ...
Owner's Manual
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... System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for damaged or missing parts. Throttle System Inspection (Except 3800 Series V6 Engine) Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Do not lubricate...
... System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for damaged or missing parts. Throttle System Inspection (Except 3800 Series V6 Engine) Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding, and for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc. Do not lubricate...